Category: The Circulatory System
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Common Disorders and Diseases of the Circulatory System
Introduction The circulatory system is a vital network that ensures the continuous transport of blood, nutrients, oxygen, and hormones throughout the human body. It also removes waste products and maintains homeostasis by regulating body temperature, pH balance, and fluid composition. The system includes the heart, blood vessels, and blood, working together in an intricate cycle…
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The Lymphatic System and Its Connection to Circulation
Introduction The lymphatic system is one of the most vital yet often overlooked systems of the human body. Working closely with the circulatory system, it plays a fundamental role in maintaining fluid balance, defending the body against disease, and facilitating the absorption of fats and fat-soluble nutrients from the digestive tract. While the cardiovascular system…
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Regulation of Blood Pressure and Heart Rate
Introduction The circulatory system operates as a finely tuned network that must maintain adequate blood flow to meet the metabolic demands of every tissue in the body. Two of the most critical parameters in this system are blood pressure and heart rate. Blood pressure ensures that oxygen and nutrients are delivered to tissues, while heart…
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The Composition and Functions of Blood
Blood is a vital connective tissue that circulates throughout the human body, sustaining life by transporting essential substances, regulating physiological processes, and defending against disease. It is the medium through which oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and metabolic waste products are conveyed between tissues and organs. Although often viewed simply as a red fluid, blood is an…
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The Pathway of Blood Circulation Pulmonary and Systemic Circuits
Introduction The human circulatory system is one of the most vital and intricately designed systems in the body. It is responsible for transporting oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and waste products to and from the body’s tissues, ensuring that every cell receives the resources it needs to function while maintaining internal balance. At the center of this…
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Blood Vessels Arteries, Veins, and Capillaries
Introduction The circulatory system is one of the most vital networks in the human body, responsible for the continuous transport of blood, nutrients, gases, and waste products. At the core of this system lies an intricate network of blood vessels that form a closed pathway through which blood flows, connecting the heart to every tissue…
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Structure and Function of the Heart
Introduction The heart is the central organ of the circulatory system, functioning as a muscular pump that maintains the continuous flow of blood throughout the body. Through rhythmic contractions, it ensures that oxygen, nutrients, and hormones are delivered to tissues while carbon dioxide and metabolic wastes are removed. The heart’s constant activity sustains life by…
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Introduction to the Circulatory System
Introduction The circulatory system, also known as the cardiovascular system, is one of the most vital organ systems in the human body. It is responsible for the transport of essential materials such as oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and waste products throughout the body. The continuous circulation of blood ensures that every cell receives the substances it…